Best 360 Degree Video Editors for Beginners and Advanced Users

360-degree videos offer the most immersive viewer experience for virtual reality fans. However, they're notoriously difficult to edit. A regular video editor won't do. Specialized tools with 360-degree video editing and VR features are required for the job. Unlike before, the proliferation of VR devices, games, and other entertainment options has spurred the development of an entire market of 360-degree video editors. They vary greatly in terms of complexity, user-friendliness, pricing, and capabilities. To help you choose the right 360-degree video editor for your needs, we've compiled a list of the best of them. Check it out.

Part 1: Best 360 Video Editor for Beginners on Windows and Mac

Editing 360-degree videos may sound daunting if you're a beginner, but there's no need to worry. HitPaw Univd (HitPaw Video Converter) is a powerful video editor that's remarkably beginner-friendly. This lightweight tool packs all the critical features you'd require to edit 360-degree videos like a pro without scaring you with too many options. It's just what you need to edit videos on the fly.

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• User-friendly Interface: Thanks to its guided UI, you can start editing without having any prior expertise
• Up To 4K Support: Edit 360-degree videos of up to 4K resolution on both Mac and Windows
• Batch Editing: Edit multiplevideos per batch without overwhelming your desktop
• 120X Faster: Univd uses GPU acceleration to make editing 360-degree videos swift and easy
• 1,000+ Formats: Convert your 360-degree video to any format like MP4, FLV, MOV, etc.
• Lossless Editing: Edit your 360-degree videos without compromising their original quality

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How to Edit 360 Video in Univd Video Editor

• Part 1: Cutting 360-degree Videos

Install and launch HitPaw Univd >> Go to the "Editor" tab >> Cut >> Use the "Add Files" button to import your 360-degree video into the tool.




Drag and place the playhead are the precise point where you'd like to split the video >> Click the "Scissors" icon to make the split. Check the "Merge into one file" checkbox to merge the cut videos >> Click "Confirm".




Go back to main interface >> Preview the cut video >> Choose output format >> Click "Export" or "Export All".


• Part 2: Merge 360-degree Videos

Check the "Merge into one file" checkbox >> Click "Export All" to merge all videos in the list.


• Part 3: Cropping and Rotating a 360-degree Video

Go to "Crop & Rotate" >> Rotate by 90^o or 180^o clockwise or anticlockwise using the buttons on the right.

A crosshair lets you drag and select the area to be cropped from the video. Alternatively, you can use one of the preset aspect ratios to instantly crop the video.


• Part 4: How to Add Filters to a Video

Go to Filter >> Add filters to the video using any of the preset filters.




The "Adjust" tab gives you a slew of options to fine-tune your filter settings. Check the "Apply all to list" checkbox to apply your filter settings to all videos in this batch.


• Part 5: Speed Up or Slow Down 360-degree Video

Go to the "Speed" tab >> Use preset speeds between 0.25x to 4x to customize your video's playback speed. You can experiment with different preset speeds, preview the output, and decide on the best speed for your needs.


• Part 6: Give Your 360-degree Video a Watermark

Go to "Watermark" >> Drag the watermark to video playback, drop it at a suitable place, and adjust its transparency. The watermark could be text or image. Use the "Apply all to list" checkbox to apply the watermark to all videos in your current batch.



• Part 7: Stabilizing Shaky 360-degree Video

Go to "Video Stabilization" under the "Editor" tab >> Import videos.




The stabilization slider is set to 50% by default and the AI automatically stabilizes your video at that level. You can preview the outcome and fine-tune the stabilization value until you get the perfect stabilization for your video. When you're done, click "Export".

Part 2: 360 Video Editing Software for Advanced Users [Free and Paid]

1. Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is a powerful premium 360-degree video-editing tool that requires a monthly subscription. Its VR editing feature offers users the most natural and immersive editing experience. With extensive support for video formats and efficient customization to various sizes and reframing, Adobe Premiere Pro CC is an essential 360-degree video editor for professionals.

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

Price: US$22.99/mo

2. Insta360 Studio

Insta360 Studio is a powerful 360 video editing software designed for editing footage from Insta360 cameras. However, it also supports videos from other cameras, including both spherical and flat videos. Despite being proprietary technology, Insta360 Studio is free to use. The latest updates have granted this already great tool enhanced capabilities for beginners to intermediate users.

Compatibility: Windows, macOS

3. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate

Pinnacle Studio Ultimate is a powerful 360 video editing software with cross-platform support. Although its Android version has limited features, the desktop versions are decked with them. Despite its expansive set of features, it's highly user-friendly and budget-friendly too.

Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Android

Price: $34.99

4. Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro X is an excellent video editing tool for the macOS. It has the most expansive set of preset effects, titles, and features for 360-degree video editing. Its intelligent VR editing features like keyframe animation, 360-degree video effects, etc. make it an ideal 360-degree video editor for Mac users.

Compatibility: macOS only

Price: $299.99

5. VideoStudio

VideoStudio is an easy-to-use, feature-rich, powerful tool from the Corel family. Despite the vast variety of features it offers, this VR video editor is remarkably affordable. With native support for 360-degree video editing, stabilization, and a user-friendly interface, VideoStudio towers over its more capable competitors in terms of sheer value for money.

Compatibility: Windows only

Price: $79.99

FAQs about 360 Video Editor

Conclusion

360-degree videos are quickly gaining tracking everywhere from sports to entertainment to social media. Editing them is a skill that can come in handy in various personal and professional contexts. While there are plenty of 360-degree video editors to choose from, HitPaw Univd sits at the intersection of user-friendliness and the rich availability of features. This makes Univd a perfect solution for beginners to professionals looking to make quick edits on 360-degree videos without going through several steps whenever they need to perform small edits. Try it out today.